Why is Panama one of the m0st important pieces of land to the United States? [Watch]
And why did Jimmy Carter and the Senate give it away?
With the expansion of Chinese influence in the waterway, the Canal will likely continue to be a point of tension in U.S.-China relations. China does not operate the Canal, it only manages the two ports on either end, meaning it does not interact or influence all goods transiting the Canal. However, the increase of Chinese companies’ control over transshipment cargo operations bound for the United States and other countries is a point of contention.
Oh… the same folks behind this…
[Via George K]
Its also one heck of a strategic liability.
Can you say “choke point”, boys and girls? I knew you could!